Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

This course will explore the broad field of neuroscience by investigating its history and the important discoveries that have shaped present-day research.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations.Taught by a HiTech instructor. 

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Engineer a Catapult for the HiTech Carnival! Get experience with a life-size catapult, and learn the physics and history behind them. Engineer your own scale model, then compete in various challenges with your team's catapult!

Explore the fundamentals of coding and art by using Java code. Create your own interactive and generative art pieces through coding on the software Processing. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Design and build a champion mousetrap car! Explore physics and engineering concepts such as torque, energy, and inertia to maximize speed and distance - all the way to the finish line! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art!

This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Activities related to the course material will be completed each day.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! Together we will complete Summer Reading activities.

Ticket required.

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, the basics of 3D Modeling and 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Description: Students will learn how to use Ai to create a story for a children's book. Students will learn how to use illustration tools for the book. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Grades 9-12 only.

Using engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

If you are creative and have a heart for helping the environment, this is the class for you!

In these dynamic fun filled classes, students will learn to set up a budget, evaluate needs vs. wants, and explore healthy vs unhealthy credit card usage.

Learn about photograph manipulation during the post-production stage that takes place after a picture is taken.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Explore how you can create various kinds of “weird” substances in this class.

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

Learn the absolute essentials of modeling, animation, rigging, lighting, and camera techniques. Create your own unique model on the very first day! No prior experience required.

Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using paper, tape, and other materials you could find in your home, students will build a scale model of a roller coaster! Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Are you taking Physics this fall?  Review math and physical science skills and get a preview of what is to come in Physics. Graphing calculators recommended.

Learn the basic skills in Adobe InDesign, students will learn the how to navigate InDesign's workspace and the tools that allow us to add images and text, create for print and the web, and more. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. Create programming projects each day based on the topics covered.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level. We will cover the foundation of LEGO Mindstorms programming. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Compete in the ultimate racing challenge! Working in teams, learn how mechanical systems operate by using a 1:10 scale electric radio-controlled car that can be set up in 4 million ways.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by HiTech a Instructor.  

Ages 4-6.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class begins.

Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min.

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! Together we will complete Summer Reading activities.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Drop in for hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages.

Ages 11 - 14. Registration required.

Plan and direct a movie! Learn stop motion basics, write a story and work in groups to create a stop motion animation movie. Please plan to attend all 4 days. 

Ages 4-6.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

In partnership with the Howard County Health Department.

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únase a un tiempo de diversión jugando Scrabble y juegos de Lapiz y Papel en Español.

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This is an in-person class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. The class meets every Monday night at the Central Branch.

If you’re looking to improve your computer skills, then visit our computer skills open lab! Boost your technical knowledge by getting hands-on assistance with topics such as:  

Ages 14 & up  |  Drop in welcome, but register for a reminder if you would like. 

Satisfy your desire for a Summer adventure through reading.

July: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.